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ISSA SPECIALIST IN SPORTS NUTRITION
FINAL REAL EXAM 2024
GUARANTEED PASS EXACT QUESTIONS
WITH EXPERT VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 E's of nutrition? A. Essential Nutrition for Maximum Performance B. Essential Nutrition for Survival C. Essential Nutrition for Disease Treatment D. Essential Nutrition for Optimal Health E. None of the above C. Essential Nutrition for Disease Treatment Which of the following is an essential nutrient? ( all that apply.) A. Leucine B. Vitamin E C. Potassium D. Cholesterol E. A, B, and C E. A, B, and C In order to reduce free radical damage to their bodies, athletes need to consume nutrients with capabilities. A. Protein B. Antioxidant C. Amino acid D. Polypeptide E. None of the above B. Antioxidant What does DRI mean? A. Dietary Radical Intake B. Dietary Racing Intake C. Dietary Research Intakes
D. Dietary Reference Intakes E. None of the above D. Dietary Reference Intakes Which of the following is NOT true regarding PDI guidelines? A. They compensate for higher nutrition requirements that athletes and physically active people have B. They are intended for athletes and healthy, physically active adults C. They are for both men and women D. They are dynamic and consider a wide range of needs E. None of the above E. None the above The nervous system has different nutritional needs than the muscles. A. True B. False A. True "Non-essential" nutrients do not need to be included in the diet since they are already made in the body. A. True B. False B. False Individuals with special nutrition requirements are not covered by the RDAS. A. True B. False A. True Adequate Intake (AI) is the highest average daily nutrient intake level that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population. A. True B. False B. False Body type, body composition, type of sport or fitness program, and activity level all are examples of factors required to determine individual athlete?s nutrition needs. A. True B. False
Structure/function claims may describe the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient intended to affect the normal structure or function of the human body, for example, "calcium builds strong bones." A. True B. False A. True Can a dietary supplement product claim to treat a disease, such as hypertension? A. True B. False B. False A dietary supplement label claims, "Randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled studies demonstrate that herbal extract 'Z' is beneficial in relieving menopausal symptoms." The firm is relying on the results of more than one randomized, double blind, placebo- controlled intervention study using menopausal women as subjects, and the results of those studies are in general agreement. The claim would likely not be substantiated because the evidence does not rely on high quality studies in humans. A. True B. False B. False Intervention studies would generally be considered background information, but alone may not be adequate substantiate a claim? A. True B. False B. False A cohort study, which compares the outcome of subjects who have been exposed to a "substance" to the outcome of subjects who have not been exposed, would be an example of an observational study. A. True B. False A. True
What type of protein makes up one third of the total body protein content? A. Muscle B. Whey C. Collagen D. Actin E. None of the above C. Collagen Proteins are essential for which of the following? A. Production of hormones B. Cell repair C. Growth D. Production of DNA E. All of the above E. All of the above Which of the following is NOT an example of a simple protein? A. Myosin from muscle B. Collagen from connective tissue C. Keratin from hair D. Phosphoprotein from casein E. None of the above D. Phosphoprotein from casein Q: Complete proteins are said to have a high biological value? these include proteins contained in which of the following foods? A. Milk B. Plants C. Eggs D. Animals E. A, C, and D E. A, C, and D What does PER stand for? A. Percentage Energy Return B. Perceived Exertion Rate C. Protein Efficiency Ratio D. Protein Exchange Rate C. Protein Efficiency Ratio
tissue. A. True B. False B. False When amino acids are used for energy, they can still be utilized for building muscle tissue. A. True B. False B. False Incomplete proteins are usually deficient in one or more of the essential amino acids. A. True B. False A. True PER is a method of determining protein digestibility. A. True B. False B. False NPU is a method of determining the digestibility of protein. A. True B. False A. True Proteins with high NPU values are more desirable for athletes. A. True B. False A. True Nitrogen retention is important for anabolism. A. True B. False A. True
L-Glutamine has an anti-catabolic function as well as being vital to the immune system. A. True B. False A. True Mechanical digestion of proteins begins in the mouth during chewing. A. True B. False A. True Hydroxyproline is synthesized body from proline. A. True B. False A. True What are lipids made up of? A. Carbon B. Nitrogen C. Oxygen D. Hydrogen E. A, C, and D E. A, C, and D What is the most prevalent type of lipid? A. Phospholipid B. Triglyceride / Fatty Acids C. Cholesterol D. Phosphatidylserine E. None of the above B. Triglyceride / Fatty Acids The ultimate goal for the athlete will be to keep total lipid intake below of total daily calories. A. 10% B. 50% C. 30% D. 65% E. None of the above C. 30%
C. Whole milk products D. Bacon E. All of the above E. All of the above Which of the following is a food low in saturated fats (considered "lean") that should be included in a healthy diet? A. Chicken B. Hot dogs C. Hamburger D. Pork sausage E. None of the above A. Chicken Each gram of fat contains kcals. A. 4 B. 7 C. 9 D. 0 E. None of the above C. High intensity sport strength athletes may use mostly glycogen stores as a primary fuel for energy. A. True B. False A. True Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is approved in Canada to increase body fat mass. A. True B. False B. False Triglycerides make up about 98% of all the fats in the diet. A. True B. False A. True
Q: A diet high in essential fatty acids and low in nonessential fatty acids will increase metabolism and discourage increased body fat formation. A. True B. False A. True The body needs a constant supply cholesterol for proper health and performance. A. True B. False A. True Lipids take the least time and effort for the body to digest. A. True B. False B. False Digestion of fats takes place chiefly in the small intestines. A. True B. False A. True Endurance athletes need to maintain a higher level of fat intake than power athletes. A. True B. False A. True Saturated fat intake should stay below 10% of total daily calories. A. True B. False A. True Fat makes the stomach empty slowly. A. True B. False A. True What is the most abundant source of the body?s water? A. Food B. Glycogen bound water
A. True As long as you pay attention to your body?s thirst response, you should remain adequately hydrated. A. True B. False B. False When an individual loses more than about 1 pound of body weight in a day, there is a good chance that they lost some body water. A. True B. False A. True Water is the bodys aqueous medium where biochemical reactions occur. A. True B. False A. True A conditioned individual tends to have a faster heart rate than that of an unconditioned person. A. True B. False B. False EPO (erythropoietin) is a hormone that is naturally produced in the body and stimulates the production of new red blood cells. A. True B. False A. True Oxyhemoglobin is a form of oxygenated hemoglobin. A. True B. False A. True As carbon dioxide levels build during exercise this contributes to the onset of fatigue. A. True B. False A. True
Which of the following botanical dietary supplements is clinically proven to improve blood flow and oxygenation of muscle. A. Aloe B. Burdock C. Devil's Claw D. Pycnogenol D. Pycnogenol Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin? A.E B. K C. A D. D E. All of the above E. All of the above What is Vitamin A?s most notable function? A. Tooth development B. Lowering cholesterol C. Improving vision D. Improving muscle strength E. None of the above C. Improving Vision Which of the following is NOT a source of Vitamin A? a. Crab b. Butter c. Egg yolk d. Alcohol e. Whole milk d. alcohol Soft bones, bowed legs, and poor teeth are all signs of deficiency. Vitamin D (the correct answer) Vitamin E
Vitamins are divided into two groups based on their solubility characteristics. A. True B. False A. True Vitamin D may help improve muscle strength. A. True B. False A. True Athletes should reduce their intake of vitamin E compared to the general public. A. True B. False B. False Higher than normal intakes of vitamin E may be indicated when recovering from an injury or surgery. A. True B. False A. True Headaches, diarrhea, nausea, and increased urination are all potential side effects of excessive intake of vitamin C. A. True B. False A. True Depression and moodiness are potential side effects of deficiencies in riboflavin. A. True B. False A. True Q: Higher amounts of niacin may impair athletic performance related to increasing the rate of glycogen depletion. A. True B. False A. True
The body's requirement of Vitamin B6 decreases as intake of protein increases. A.True B. False B. False What substances are made by the body and take part in metabolism? A. Alcohol B. Adaptogen C. Ginseng D. Metabolites E. All of the above D. Metabolites Sodium bicarbonate is clinically proven to help athletes increase fatty acid metabolism. A. True B. False B. False BHMB has been shown in clinical studies to increase lean body A. True B. False A. True Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding caffeine? A. Stimulates thermogenic activity B. Acts as a diuretic C. Decreases lipolysis D. Is a stimulant E. None of the above C. Decreases Creatine monohydrate has been shown to improve performance in which of the following activities? A. Power lifting B. Cross country running C. Jumping D. A and C E. All of the above C. Decreases lipolysis
Glucosamine suse in the synthesis of connective tissue. A. True B. False A. True Which botanical extract has a number of clinically proven benefits including: increased nitric oxide, increased blood flow, strengthening of capillary walls, improved healing, and increase in 2-mile running time. A. Bromelian B. Feverfew C. Pycnogenol D. Kava kava E Valerian Root C. Pycnogenol Minerals constitute about percent of the body.A. 10-15 B. 20-30 C. 4-6 D. 55-60 E. None of the above C. 4- Which of the following can be caused by calcium deficiency?A. Muscle cramping B. Osteoporosis C. Stunted growth D. Rickets E. All of the above E. All of the above What is the most commonly seen deficiency symptom of inadequate iron intake? A. Anemia B. Hair loss C. Diabetes D. Osteoporosis E. None of the above A. Anemia What mineral is required for proper function of the thyroid gland?A. Zinc B. Magnesium C. Iron D. Iodine E. None of the above D. Iodine What mineral is especially important in influencing antioxidant activity in the body?A. Zinc B. Selenium C. Iron D. Iodine E.None of the above B. Selenium What mineral is known for its role in the prevention of tooth decay? A.Iron B. Zinc C. Flouride (the correct answer) D.Iodine E.None of the above C. Flouride
Which of the following is one of the primary minerals collectively referred to as the electrolytes? A.Chloride B. Sodium C. Potassium D. A and C E. All of the above E. All of the above How much of the body's calcium is present in the skeleton?A. 1% B. 50% C. 99% D. 100% E. None of the above C. 99% Calcium is a prime nutrient in bone formation.True (the correct answer) False A. True Magnesium depletion is often prevalent when physical activity is increased. True (the correct answer) False A. True Zinc has the reputation of being a prime contributing nutrient to male fertility. A. True B. False A. True Diets high in protein and fiber can impair zinc absorption. A. True B. False A. True Chromium's main function as part of the antioxidant SOD. A. True B. False B False Fluoride intake is directly linked to increases in athletic performance. A. True B. False B. False The main function of the electrolytes is maintenance of fluid balance in the body between cells and the blood stream. A.True B. False A. True Which of the following foods is not a sound choice when developing a healthy diet? A. Lean meats B. Beans & legumes C. Foods D. Fresh Fruit E Fish
